Summary
Wooden ballot box, circa 1900s-1930s. Wooden ballot boxes were phased out in favour of metal ones sometime before the 1970s, then plastic was experimented with before the electoral authorities moved onto cardboard in the mid 1980s. The 'C of A' on the front of the box dates it to the early 20th Century, it is believed that state electoral authorities shared electoral equipment at this time. The ballot box suggests the activity of voting and the possibilities voters have to influence the political direction of the nation.
Physical Description
Rectangular wooden ballot box with metal clasp.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Victorian Electoral Commission, 11 Nov 1996
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Manufactured For
Commonwealth of Australia, Australia, circa 1900s-1930s
The 'C of A' on the front of the box dates it to the early 20th Century -
User
Victorian Electoral Commission, Victoria, Australia, circa 1900s-1960s
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Inscriptions
Painted on front: C of A
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Classification
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Object Measurements
21.5 cm (Length), 18 cm (Width), 43.5 cm (Height)
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Dimensions
83 mm (Length), 80 mm (Width), 420 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation.
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